Pair of Pink Triedri Glass Sconces by Venini, 1960s

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Hand-worked Murano glass defines this pair of Italian sconces from the 1960s, attributed to Venini, each element shaped with precision, … Read more Hand-worked Murano glass defines this pair of Italian sconces from the 1960s, attributed to Venini, each element shaped with precision, then allowed to carry its own subtle variation.

The composition is crafted from a series of elongated, three-sided glass prisms, known as triedri. The term refers not to a model, but to the geometry of the glass itself: trihedral forms that catch and refract light across three distinct planes. Each prism is hand-blown and finished individually, resulting in slight differences in thickness, clarity, and edge definition.

Suspended in layered formation from a polished chrome frame, the arrangement is both structured and fluid. The prisms hang in close succession, forming a dense, vertical rhythm that reads as architectural in silhouette, yet atmospheric in effect. The frame provides order; the glass introduces movement.

That movement becomes most apparent when illuminated. Light enters each prism and fractures along its angled surfaces, softening as it passes through the glass and dispersing into a quiet, shifting glow. The repetition of form creates depth, while the natural variation in the glass prevents uniformity, no two reflections are exactly the same.

The result is a balance between control and spontaneity. The geometry is exacting, but the material resists complete regularity, carrying the trace of its making in every surface.

Rooted in the traditions of Murano, these sconces reflect a period when experimentation with form and light was paired with deep respect for craftsmanship. Their presence is both sculptural and ambient, precise in construction, yet gently diffuse in the way they inhabit a space.

Condition: In great vintage condition with a light patina to the chrome frame. Accepts three E12 candelabra base light bulbs each.

Additional Dimensions: Backplate: 5.5" Diameter See less